Labor shortages are affecting growers in the nation’s number one agriculture county,Fresno, and it could get worse in the months to come. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Farm Bureau…
New Technology in Agriculture, Part Two
…provide data which is then used to create better systems for the future. Bottens says advances in agriculture technology are important. For New Technology in Agriculture, Part 1, click here….
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
Technology moves at lightning speeds, so how can agriculture keep up? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to open or download audio report. Technological advances are happening quickly in any…
Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill
During the Memorial Day recess, Senate Agriculture Committee chair, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, visited a fruit farm in her home state to talk about specialty crop provisions in the farm…
Ag Research in Daily Life
…century, federally-funded agriculture research projects have helped improve the lives of Americans, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA scientist Dr. Catherine Woteki says a good example is…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…to be bees and that can lead to health problems within the colony. Bees are vital in agriculture and Woteki says research into the decline is a priority for the…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S. cattle producers for financial losses. Meanwhile, the American Meat Institute says the new rule stands to harm American agriculture….
Field Days Coming Up
…on Thursday near Dos Palos, in Fresno County. It’s organized by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, and is a a two-stop field tour of innovative and cost-cutting no-till cotton…
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack took a moment during his weekly radio…
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…download audio report. The 10th Annual Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opens today. Fresno County is the number one agriculture county in the state, and in the nation. Its Blossom…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…ranchers coupled with our state’s many programs geared toward helping others develop farming careers, more young people will decide to go into the agriculture industry. For more information, click here….
Vilsack Touts Importance of Ag Research
Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why. Click to open or download audio report….
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…through the U.S. House of Representatives.” This is the third time the Senate has voted down anti-sugar amendments since last summer. The House Agriculture and Appropriations Committees rejected similar amendments…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
The senate committee debating the immigration bill approved it late Tuesday night. Sabrina Hill has more on what some say it could do for agriculture. Click to open or download…